Chamberlain in Brule County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2018

1. Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Inscription. America's Shrine of Democracy, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, is located near Keystone in the Black Hills National Forest. The 60-foot faces of four great American presidents represent the birth, growth, development and preservation of our country. The park is open year-round and has a half-mile walking trail, museum, gift shop and dining room.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 43° 47.173′ N, 99° 20.359′ W. Marker was in Chamberlain, South Dakota, in Brule County. It was on I-90 E, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Chamberlain SD 57325, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker and memorial was in East River.

It was also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Purple Heart Memorial Highway (a few steps from this marker); Construction (within shouting distance of this marker); Sojourn at Camp Pleasant (within shouting distance of this marker); Artist Statement (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Lewis & Clark Memorial Bridge at Chamberlain (within shouting distance of this marker); Language, Contributions, Regional Tribes (about 300 feet away); Dignity (about 400 feet away); Lewis and Clark Bicentennial 1804-2004 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chamberlain.

Other markers no longer nearby. World's Only Corn Palace - Mitchell (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); State Capitol - Pierre (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Making & Meaning of Dignity (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2018

2. Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on September 8, 2025, by Susan Van Den Bosch of Almond, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.